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Did you know that a major renovation is often considered one of life’s most stressful events? Good grief! You wouldn’t think it would be stressful to create the house of your dreams. But in reality, the final phases of renovation can be tough on homeowners. The selection of interior finishes is often the last stage of decision making and yet […]

Do you love it when your house is full of people? As the holiday season approaches, think back to past events and try to remember where people ended up gathering. Does it seem like everyone always ends up in the kitchen? Spread the food out in different areas to keep guests circulating. Careful planning and a little hard work before […]

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Southbrook Vineyards shows that unconventional and exaggerated features can be very striking. The winery’s trademark blue wall is unlike anything else in Niagara. The Landing Company thinks it works beautifully! TLC Designer Will Klassen says “I loved it from the first time I saw it. The extension of the wall far beyond where it would normally end is an […]

“While we’re at it, we might as well….” or “I don’t want to regret not doing it right….” Home improvements often start out small and then blossom into much larger projects. Maybe the dishwasher breaks down but it seems silly to put a new one back in the same place when you’ve always thought it would fit better on the […]

Does it make sense to renovate to sell? If you are considering selling your older home in the next 5-10 years, you probably have a few questions for a designer. Are you likely to see a return on the money you invest in a renovation? Designer Will Klassen likes to say that every renovation decision is a design decision. Many […]

The Landing Company has the best clients in the world! They are wonderful people with varied backgrounds and interests, with one thing in common! They bring their passions to life in the homes they create. TLC Designer Will Klassen is working on three very unique projects at the moment. Outdoor Yoga Retreat One of our clients is a lifelong […]

More than my generation, younger people have a greater appreciation for a designed product over mass produced, cookie cutter homes. In comparison to baby boomers that rebelled against their elders, Trudeau, and those that are younger, are interested in honouring tradition and incorporating the best of the past. They appreciate simplicity, quality and good design.

It’s official! The era of Trudeau 2.0 is underway. While Justin, Sophie and the kids are getting settled into Rideau Cottage, TLC took a few moments to ponder the fate of the new PM’s childhood home at 24 Sussex. There is no doubt that the building is falling apart. The media has reminded us that a 2008 auditor general’s report […]